Cape Town - 2026 ISMRM-ISMRT Annual Meeting and Exhibition
9 May 2026 – 14 May 2026 · Cape Town, South Africa
368-06-007 ISMRM Abstract

Efficiency Optimization of a Transverse MRI Gradient Array Derived from a Conventional Gradient Coil

Primary: Physics & Engineering - Gradients
Secondary: Physics & Engineering - High-Field MRI
368-06-007 · Novel Gradients · Monday, 11 May, 5:05 PM–6:00 PM · Digital Posters Row I
Keywords: Efficiency Optimization Gradient array Conventional gradient coil Transverse Gradient coil
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Sadeq S Alsharafi1, Ergin Atalar 1,2
1National Magnetic Resonance Research Center (UMRAM), Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey
2Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey
Presenting Author: Ergin Atalar

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